56: Wet Cold vs Dry Cold

There are many elements which affect how cold you feel and how cold you actually are at the core, in this episode Richard talks about the subtle external factors which can have a big impact on our bodies in lower temperatures.

We've covered hypothermia in previous episodes but the exact meaning of the term 'hypothermia factory' relates to the perfect mixture of cold and wet with some wind thrown in for good measure, the ideal conditions for pulling away the heat generated by your body.

Links

• Warming - an episode about hypothermia and first aid with Adam Gent of Real First Aid
• Fabric - Layering systems to stay safe 
• Outdoor Swimming Society
• Wind chill calculators
  • National Weather Service
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association

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